SFJ Awards’ qualification, designed in alignment with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

Trident Manor is proud to be an approved centre for delivering the latest SFJ Awards qualification. This five-day programme will be held from the 30th of November to the 4th of December 2026 in Leeds Art Gallery.

The Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness qualification was developed by SFJ Awards in partnership with the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), and endorsed by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP). The qualification will give delegates the knowledge to enhance their organisation’s protective security, risk assessment, and preparedness.

Content

The qualification will cover the following areas:

While there are no pre-entry requirements for this programme, delegates must complete pre-coursework before starting the in-person training.

Delegates will be assessed in a variety of ways, including a multiple-choice examination, a written assignment in which they will complete a counter-terrorism risk assessment and preparedness plan, and a professional discussion.

The five in-person training days will be held at Leeds Art Gallery. During the in-person training, there will be assignments on some evenings and an assessed multiple-choice test that is pass/fail. Following the in-person training, learners will then have four weeks to complete the written assessment.

While the qualification cannot guarantee compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, it will give individuals and organisations a greater understanding of counter-terrorism in preparation for the new legislation, as well as a broad overview of protective security.

Cost

The cost of the programme is £1,400 (ex-VAT) per delegate, which includes all materials during the in-person element of the training.

This programme will be limited to 12 delegates to ensure the quality of delivery. Further dates will be announced shortly.

Trident Manor Training Academy is one of the few UK organisations approved to deliver the Level 4 Protective Security Adviser (PSA) and the Level 3 Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness programmes. Trident Manor is the only organisation to have successfully delivered the Level 4 programme, qualified learners on the Level 4 programme, and delivered a pilot programme for the Level 3 programme.

Programme Tutor

Phil Thompson (MSyI)

Phil is a highly experienced protective security professional, with over 40 years of expertise across executive protection, corporate security, crisis management, hospitality security, and major event security. His career includes protective members of the Royal Family and senior government ministers worldwide, as well as leading security operations for major football organisations and internationally significant events.

With extensive experience in protective security, intelligence, and risk management, Phil combines strategic leadership with a practical, hands-on approach. He has over 22 years of management experience in public-facing security environments, where he has successfully led and developed high-performing teams while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

Recognised for his strong communitication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, Phil excels in threat and risk assessment, operational planning, and delivering effective security solutions in complex and high-pressure environments. He is respected for his integrity, professionalism, and ability to inspire confidence at all levels, making him a highly valued security practitioner and programme tutor.

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